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Thursday – Saturday, January 24 – 26: He Lei Hiwa No Iolani Luahine Hula Workshop and Festival. This three-day event honors Hawaii Island’s cherished cultural historian, legendary hula master and Living Treasure of Hawaii, Iolani Luahine. Performance, talk story, workshops; various hula masters – many former students of Iolani – will participate. Outrigger Keauhou Beach […] |
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Saturday, December 1: Waimea Christmas Fair and Twilight Parade. A day full of arts, crafts, music and numerous Yuletide season activities all over town, capped by a festive parade – including Santa and a brigade of lighted trucks! From historic Church Row to Waimea Park in North Kohala. For information call (808) 937-2833 or visit […]
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Saturday, December 1: Waipa Kalo Festival. A fun and informative day celebrating kalo (taro) with activities for the whole family including educational displays and demonstrations, hands-on keiki (children) activities, unique Kauai artisans, and local food showcasing kalo. Community contests for best kalo recipe and biggest kalo. Live local music all day. Admission $3 for adults […]
$3
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Saturday, December 1: Holualoa Music and Light Festival. Witness the lighting of the town Christmas tree, hear various musicians perform Christmas music thru the evening at stages around the village, and receive treats from the galleries and shops in this charming art colony in the middle of Kona coffee country. You may even see Santa […]
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Saturday, December 1: Christmas at Hulihe`e Palace. This gala holiday celebration will be held at the historic Hulihe`e Palace in the heart of Kona. Featuring a royal holiday dinner in honor of Queen Emma, live and silent auctions, special Christmas trees and live musical entertainment. A benefit for Habitat for Humanity and Daughters of Hawaii. […] |
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Sunday, December 2: 9th Annual Christmas Craft Fair in the Garden. Presented by The National Tropical Botanical Garden. Kauai made products, local food, art, jewelry, Keiki Korner, plant sale, Adopt a Christmas Critter sponsored by the Kauai Humane Society, music, and more. Located at the Visitor Center in Koloa on the south shore across from […]
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Sunday, December 2: Maui Pops Orchestra Holiday Pops 2012. Maui Pops Orchestra and guest performers will share holiday favorites in a festive atmosphere during the annual Holiday Pops concert. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 3 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 2 – Hanalei Slack Key; December 9 – Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 16 – Honoring Raymond Kane; December 23 – Hawaii’s Cowboy Music; December 30 – Hawaii’s Sunset Music. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe […]
$20
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Every Monday: Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center. Free (donations accepted). For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center […] |
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Every Wednesday: Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. December 5 – No Show Scheduled; December 12 […]
$39.99
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Ongoing, Daily: Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
Free
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Every Friday: Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $4.00/person, $6/couple, children […]
$4
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Special Event on Oahu: Thursday, December 6: “It’s In the Air”: Pacific Aviation Museum’s 6th Anniversary Dinner Gala. The public is invited to spend a gala evening at the Museum, with military, civic and community dignitaries. Guests will be greeted at the door of Hangar 37 with aircraft, vintage military vehicles, and re-enactors dressed in […]
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Thursday, December 6: The Katina’s. The Katinas’ musical influences range from the early days of praise and worship to urban gospel and R&B-flavored hooks, yet the brothers have somehow managed to move beyond musical boundaries and have captured the attention of music lovers of diverse ages, races and cultures. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle […] |
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Thursday – Saturday, December 6 – 9: Wailea Wine & Food Festival. Nationally renowned vintners and sommeliers collaborate with Wailea's inspired chef's to "Celebrate the Crush" at Wailea Resort's first ever Wailea Wine & Food Festival. The resort-wide event will offer wine seminars, tastings, presentations and special culinary events. Wailea Resort, 555 Kaukahi St., Kihei. […] Throughout the Month of December, beginning December 7: Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights is a unique annual event at the Historic County Building in Lihue, dedicated to presenting for generations to come the beautiful decorations created by Josie Chansky, as well as creations crafted by volunteers and perpetuating the tradition that residents and […] Sunday, December 16: A Kauai Christmas Hula Concert. Leilani Rivera Low and Halau Hula `O Leilani present a family-oriented show of hula and Tahitian, including traditional Christmas songs and favorite Hawaiian Christmas songs. Keiki to adult dancers, music by Leilani Low, Larry Rivera, Kapala, Michael Ruff and more. Vendors offer clothing, jewelry, artwork, home accessories […]
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Thursday, December 27: Kadomatsu Making & Mochi Pounding. For centuries, New Years is considered to be the most celebrated custom in Japan. Let your inner rhythm be set free during mochitsuki (rice pounding) and practice centering and a bit of visual poetry while making a kadomatsu (gate pine) for your home. Taste a variety of […]
$25
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Friday, December 7: Lights on Rice Christmas Parade. Annual Christmas Parade on Rice Street, Lihue. Lighted floats, bands, walking groups. Everything in the parade is lighted! 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Kalena Street to the County Building. Kauai Museum gift shop open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. with bake sale and silent auction of […]
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Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Every Friday. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For […]
Free
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Saturday, December 8: Garden Isle Artisan Fair. More than 40 local artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kaua`i and throughout Polynesia. The event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle. Feast on local plate lunches, Shave ice, Smoothies. Kilauea Mini Golf Park, 9 a.m. to 3 […]
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Saturday, December 8: Mapa’s Nutcracker Sweets. Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) presents a delightful, family-friendly production of the treasured classic. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, two shows – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.
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Saturday Evenings: Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 1 – Spirit of Slack Key; December 8 – Kauai Slack Key; December 15 – Heart of Slack Key; December 22 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; December 29 – Legends of Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A […]
$20
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Every Sunday 6:00 pm: Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland. Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media […]
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Sunday, December 9: Kauai Polynesian Festival. Holiday Hula Celebration at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, 6 p.m. For information call (808) 241-6394.
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Sunday, December 9: Willie Kalikimaka. Willie K’s popular holiday concert will be filled like a Christmas stocking with old favorites and new arrangements. A charismatic and versatile Native Hawaiian entertainer, Willie K will share his extensive vocal range and guitar talents with family and friends. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For […] |
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Every Monday: Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center. Free (donations accepted). For information call West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center […]
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Monday, December 10: Christmas Gifts Concert. Enjoy a rich mixture of music, song and dance by talented young performers from Kauai. Christmas craft fair, refreshments for purchase, photo gallery and performance DVD pre-sale. Tickets are $8. Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. For information or ticket sales, call (808) 652-0706.
$8
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Thursday, December 13: Gabriel Iglesias – Aloha Fluffy 2012. Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably witty, electrifying and a talented performer. Gabriel’s clean and animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal, making him popular with fans of all ages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call […] |
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Saturday, December 15: Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance. Featuring Kahula `O Nawahine Noho Pu`ukapu with kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kaho`opi`i, this outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mats and sun/rain gear. Participate in hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 […]
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Saturday, December 15: Ho, Ho, Ho! Ha, Ha, Ha! - Comedy at Kilauea. Enjoy a night of holiday comedy out on the town featuring local performers. Doors open at 6 p.m., show time is 6:30 p.m. VAC’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. For tickets and information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
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Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16: The Bells Ring Out: Na Leo Lani O Maui’s 4th Annual Holiday Concert. The rich harmony of over 80 heavenly voices, directed in partnership by Kumu Hula Uluwehi Guerrero and Gale Wisehart, will fill your heart with joy. A portion of the proceeds will support St. Anthony Junior-Senior […] |
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Sunday, December 16: Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at […]
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Sunday, December 16: Joy to the World Community Concert. Presented by the Kona Music Society, this performance features holiday favorites by the voices of the KMS adult and youth choruses along with guest artists and a “sing along.” Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area Pavilion, 74-5562 Makala Blvd., Kailua-Kona. 4 – 6 p.m. For information […] |
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Saturday, December 22: Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade. A brilliant wonderland of color and the spirit of fellowship are the hallmark of the annual Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade. Spend the day visiting parks, beaches and hiking trails; browse through Waimea's shops, eat dinner and stay for the entertainment following the parade. The event is free. After […] |
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Monday, December 24: Mokuaikaua Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. This Christmas Eve service at Hawaii's first Christian church (established in 1820) is always a beautiful and moving experience. All are welcome to this beautiful celebration of Jesus' birthday. 8 p.m. Mokuaikaua Church, 75-5713 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 329-0655 or visit www.mokuaikaua.org. |
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Thursday, December 27: Hawaiian Music Series. Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The free program takes place under Maui’s moonlight in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org. |
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Saturday, December 29: Mochi Pounding at Historic Wailea Village. Celebrate New Year with demonstrations of and participation in traditional Japanese mochi pounding and making of rice cakes. Plus New Year’s crafts, calligraphy & floral arrangements, taiko drumming, Hawaiian entertainment, local lunch and more. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast, 29-2091 Old […] |
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Ongoing, Daily: Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
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Daily: Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization. Open from noon to 6:00 p.m. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information […]
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Every Friday: Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $8 per person/$6 […]
$8
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Every Wednesday and Friday: Hilo Farmers Market. Located in Downtown Hilo, the festive Hilo’s Farmers Market is known as one of the best open markets in Hawaii. Find a colorful selection of locally grown exotic fruit, vegetables, herbs, island jams and jellies, macadamia nuts and delectable baked goods. Big buckets of orchids and anthuriums line […]
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Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays: Grove Farm Museum Tour. As the American Civil War was raging between the North and the South, young George Wilcox took a lease on a struggling farm located on the outskirts of Lihue, in what was then the kingdom of Hawai`i. The farm had been chopped out of a large grove […]
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Every Wednesday: Hawai`iana Live. A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians […]
$5
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Thursday – Friday, January 3 – 11: Waimea Ocean Film Festival. Cinematic fun is January 3-6 at three Waimea venues—Kahilu Theatre, Parker Theatre and HPA Gates Theatre—before moving January 8-11 at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. In addition to screening 30 to 40 exceptional and award-winning films, Ocean Film offers breakfast talks, Q&A filmmaker sessions, compelling […] Thursday – Sunday, January 3 – 7: Hyundai Tournament of Champions. The Hyundai Tournament of Champions, offers an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the greatest golfers in the world. Located at The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, 2000 Plantation Club Drive, Lahaina. For information visit www.pgatour.com/hyundai. For tickets, visit https://oss.ticketmaster.com. |
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Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. January 4 - Wailuku, on Market Street; January 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; January 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and […]
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Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Every Friday. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For […]
Free
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Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 4 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; January 11– Spirit of Slack Key; January 18 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; January 25 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the […]
$20
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Friday Evenings: Art Night in Hanapepe. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several excellent restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. Strolling is free; art is priced as noted. For information call […] |
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Every Saturday: Maui Swap Meet. Maui's largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices. University of Hawaii - Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului. 7:00 a.m. to 1:00. Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.
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Saturday Evenings: Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 5 – Heart of Slack Key; January 12 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key; January 19 – Dreams Come True; January 26 – Gift of the Ancestors. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. […]
$20
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Saturday, January 5: Haunani Apoliona, Ku`uipo Kumukahi & Helene Woodward – Songs of Our Ali`i. Haunani Apoliona (12-string guitar), Ku`uipo Kumukahi (guitar) ,Helene Woodward (upright bass), come together to honor the Ali`i (Hawaiian royalty) in music. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit […] |
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. January 6 – Legends of Slack Key; January 13 – From Mountain to Sea; January 20 – Circle of Life; January 27 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe - soft and sweet. Slack key guitar […]
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Sunday, January 6: Kaua`i Concert Association Presents: Berklee College of Music Faculty Steelgrass. Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music is through the study and practice of contemporary music. This performance will highlight the winners of the Berklee College of Music […]
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Every Sunday 6:00 pm: Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland. Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media […] |